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Notice to Hirer Regarding COVID-19

Port Stephens Coaches supports COVID safe business practices including the implementation of physical distancing measures wherever possible and requires the Hirer to take special measures to minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Please note that the Hirer:
• Is responsible for the physical distancing of group members whilst on board.
• Should not permit any member of their group to board a vehicle being chartered if they are feeling sick, have flu like symptoms or are meant to be self-isolating.
• Should ensure that all members of the group follow good hygiene practices.

We also recommend that the Hirer of the vehicle takes the following precautions:
• Keep a list of group members that can be provided to a government authority if requested (to help facilitate contact tracing).
• Advise group members NOT to travel if they feel sick, have flue like symptoms or are meant to be self-isolating.
• Advise group members to maintain physical distancing including when dropping off or collecting luggage and when getting on or off the vehicle.
• Advise group members to cover their nose and mouth if they cough or sneeze.
• Advise group members to carry and use their own hand sanitiser or cleaning wipes.
• Advise group members to wash hands thoroughly or use hand sanitiser prior to re-boarding the bus after a meal stop and after visiting attractions/destinations.
• Consider advising group members to download the COVIDSafe App to help facilitate contact tracing.
• Consider issuing face masks to group members
• Consider temperature testing for group members.

Port Stephens Coaches shall not be liable for any transmission of COVID-19 in relation to passengers travelling on its vehicles and/or participating in any other activities associated with a service.